Syllabus Management

There are a few things to know before we dig deep:

1. If you have opted for a “Cohort Based Course”, your Manage syllabus will look something like below. Here, you can schedule live sessions, add weekly assignments, and track student progress through the course timeline.
2. In case you’ve chosen a “Recorded Course”, your Manage syllabus section will look like the below screenshot. This format allows you to create and organize content sections that students can access at their own pace.
3. In the case of a Cohort Based Course, Fermion by-default bifurcates your cohort duration into a weekly division, so that when you prepare your syllabus, it follows a weekly format. This helps in maintaining a structured learning path for your students.
4. In the case of a Recorded Course, Fermion gives you the ability to create “Sections”. In every section, you can create multiple course items. When you create a section, one empty article is created by default, as sections cannot be empty. Remember this the next time you create a recorded course to ensure all sections contain valuable content.

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What are course items?

Course items are the components you can add inside your syllabus from the Fermion syllabus manager. These include articles, videos, quizzes, coding labs, coding assessments, and more. We’ll discuss more about these in the sections below.

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What is an article?

An article is a written piece of content that you can create within the course. It can include text, images, links, and other multimedia elements to explain concepts, provide instructions, or deliver information to students. Articles are ideal for detailed explanations, step-by-step guides, and reference material. The article editor provides you with a proper markdown support so you can make them beautiful!

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How do I create an article?

• Step 1: Click on the + button to expand the course items’ view.
• Step 2: Click on Article. This will add an article inside your section.
• Step 3: Click on the three dots of the new article which is added as Article: Untitled Course Item. Click on edit.
• Step 4: A new editor will now open from where you can change the title of the article and start adding content.

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What is a quiz?

A quiz is an interactive assessment tool that you can use to test your students’ knowledge and understanding of the course material. Quizzes can include multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, short answers, and other formats. They help reinforce learning and provide immediate feedback to students.

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How do I create a quiz?

• Step 1: Click on the + button to expand the course items’ view.
• Step 2: Click on Quiz. This will add a quiz inside your section.
• Step 3: Click on the three dots of the new quiz which is added as Quiz: Untitled quiz. Click on edit.
• Step 4: A quiz editor will now open in a new tab from where you can start adding the quiz content, on the first screen, you can change the title of the quiz and add any further details you’d like to. Once done make sure to save your changes.
• Step 5: Now, move to questions tab, where you can start adding new questions. Create your first question by clicking onAdd a new question.
• Step 6: Once a new question has been added, select the quiz type, add the question, and start adding multiple options. Make sure to check the correct option(s) once you’ve added all options.
• Step 7: You can also add a description or an explanation once you have set your questions and options.
• Step 8: Save your question, and add multiple questions in a single quiz.

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What is a coding lab?

A coding lab is a hands-on programming lab that allows students to apply what they’ve learned in a practical setting. In a coding lab, students write and run code to solve problems or complete tasks. It provides an interactive environment for learners to practice coding skills and receive real-time feedback. We’ll learn more about coding labs in the upcoming articles and also discuss how you can build one for yourself.

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What is video?

A video is a pre-recorded visual and audio presentation that you can include in your course. Videos can be lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, or any other type of visual content that helps convey information effectively. Videos are engaging and can simplify complex topics through visual representation.

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How do I add videos?

• Step 1: Click on the + button to expand the course items’ view.
• Step 2: Click on Video. This will add a video inside your section.
• Step 3: Click onAttach Video of the new video which is added as Video: Untitled course item.
• Step 4: When you click on Attach video, it will open a new modal pop-up where you can edit the title, add description and Add a video.
• Step 5: When you click on Add a video it will open a new modal for you, showing you all the videos in your video library, if it is empty, it means that there are no videos in your video library. You can add videos in bulk by clicking on the Upload videos button.
• Step 6: Once you add videos, it can take up to a few hours for the videos to get processed. Once your videos are processed you can click on the Link Video button to attach it to the current course item.
• Step 7: So on, you can add multiple pre-recorded videos inside your course.

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What is live class?

A live class is a real-time, interactive session where you can teach students directly. During a live class, you can share your screen, present slides, engage in discussions, and answer questions on the spot. Live classes are ideal for fostering interaction and building a community among your students. We’ll learn more on how to setup a live class within your course curriculum, in the next few articles.

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What is coding assessment?

A coding assessment is a structured evaluation designed to test students’ programming skills and knowledge. Unlike coding labs, which are practice-based, coding assessments are used to grade students’ performance. They typically involve solving coding problems within a set time frame and are used to measure students’ proficiency. You can also call them “interview kits”, as they follow the same pattern of an interview kit, including a mix of quizzes and coding labs. Here’s how a typical assessment look like: Coding assessments aren’t available to everyone by default, if you wish to convert your course into an interview kit, please reach out to us at support@codedamn.com.

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What is an assignment?

An assignment is a task or activity that you can give to your students to apply the concepts they have learned in your course. Assignments help reinforce learning, encourage critical thinking, and allow you to evaluate students’ understanding of the material. They can range from coding exercises and written responses to practical projects or problem-solving tasks. Learn more about how to create assignments on Fermion

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What is an eBook?

An eBook is a digital book or document that you can provide to your students as part of your course. eBooks are ideal for sharing detailed study materials, reference guides, notes, or comprehensive content that complements your lessons. You can upload PDF files to make them available for download. Students can access the eBook at any time during the course, making it a flexible resource for self-paced learning. For detailed instructions on adding and managing eBooks in your course, check out eBooks on Fermion.

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What is a contest?

A Contest on Fermion is a competitive assessment or challenge that allows you to evaluate student skills in a timed, proctored environment. Contests can include coding problems, quizzes, or other types of assessments, and are designed to foster engagement, learning, and healthy competition among participants. On Fermion, you can create and manage contests directly from your instructor dashboard. Contests can be used as standalone events, integrated into courses, or included in bundles to enhance your learning offerings. Learn more about contests on Fermion

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What are SCORM packages?

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is a set of eLearning standards that enables course packages to run reliably across compatible learning platforms. If a package is SCORM-compliant, it can communicate progress, scores, and completion data with Fermion.

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Why should I add SCORM packages?

• Content reusability: Integrate existing SCORM content you own or source from third parties.
• Standardization: Use an industry standard so content behaves consistently across platforms.
• Enhanced learning materials: Complement articles, videos, live classes, and labs with interactive SCORM modules.

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How do I add a SCORM package?

• Step 1: Click on the + button to expand the course items’ view.
• Step 2: Click on the SCORM course item. This will add a SCORM item in side your section.
• Step 3: Click on the three dots of the new SCORM Item which is added as SCORM:SCORM file. Click on edit.
• Step 4: Click on the Drop your SCORM ZIP here to upload button to upload a SCORM Compiant ZIP file.
• Step 5: Wait for the SCORM file to be processed and ready
• Step 6:Click on Go back to all items button and then click on Publish next to the SCORM course item.

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What is content library?

The content library is a repository of reusable educational materials that you can use in your course. It can include quizzes or coding labs (interactive and DSA/IO based, both). The content library also allows you to store and organize your questions efficiently, making it easy to integrate them into multiple courses.

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How can I use the content library?

This content library is available to all instructors on a Pro plan, and includes over 5000+ questions which you can add with the click of a button.

• Step 1: Click on the + button to expand the course items’ view.
• Step 2: Click on Content Library. This will open up a new modal.
• Step 3: Filter through multiple tags, and find the question you want.
• Step 4: Select either a quiz, or a coding lab.
• Step 5: Once you find a problem that you like, click on it, and study it in detail to make sure it is the one you’d like to add in your syllabus.
• Step 6: When you have finalised you can click on Import Lab to add it inside your own syllabus.

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What is modify availability?

Modify Availability is a feature to make your course items available on a specific date and a specific time. It’s especially used for Content Dripping. Content dropping is a method of releasing course materials to students at scheduled intervals rather than all at once. This approach helps maintain a structured learning path and prevents students from feeling overwhelmed by too much information at once. It also helps keep students engaged and ensures they are progressing through the course at a manageable pace. If you want to adjust availability of course items:

• Step 1: Click on the three dots infront of the course item you wish to modify.
• Step 2: Click on “Modify Availability”
• Step 3: Once you “Enable” the “Content Dripping” mode. You can selecte a date from which your course item will be made available.
• Step 4: Click on Save and you’re good to go.

Please make sure to publish all items to make them available to your students, your course items are in-draft by default and to make them available you will need to publish them.

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Frequently asked questions

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Live classes do not work for my account, what should I do?

Incase live classes do not work for your account, please reach out to us at support@codedamn.com and we’ll enable them for you.

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How can I add a coding assessment?

Coding assessments aren’t available to everyone by default, if you wish to convert your course into an interview kit, please reach out to us at support@codedamn.com.

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Can I add a project?

Yes, you can also add projects inside your course. Please reach out to us at support@codedamn.com and let us know more about your use case.